In article <[log in to unmask]>, Karen Anderson
<[log in to unmask]> writes:
> Hewlett Packard told us that their carbon-based laserjet technology
> is "archival". Is that not true?  Standard inkjet is definitely not
> (just try getting a page printed on an inkjet wet!). We have been
> assuming that our laserjet on archival paper would stand the test of
> time.
>
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> Karen W. Anderson, Registrar  <[log in to unmask]>
> Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
> Canyon, Texas
> Phone: 806-656-2966; Fax: 806-656-2250
> Everything I say is IMHO, as I know nothing for certain.
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Our HP laserjet labels seem to be quite fluid-resistance, and I have no data
either way on their lightfastness, but I do know that the "ink" is quite easily
abraded off labels of smooth, lightweight cardstock.  That violates my
definition of "archival".

Robin Panza             [log in to unmask]
Section of Birds
Carnegie Museum of Natural History